Assistant Professor of Clinical - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is seeking a highly skilled and patient-centered Physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) to provide comprehensive consultative services across Jackson Health System and UHealth/University of Miami clinics and inpatient units. The physician will support the delivery of high-quality rehabilitative care by performing evaluations, developing evidence-based care plans, coordinating interdisciplinary services, and ensuring continuity of care for patients with a broad range of conditions.

Primary Responsibilities

Clinical Care – Consultative Services

• Provide inpatient and outpatient care, including PM&R consultations across Jackson Memorial Hospital and UHealth sites.
• Evaluate patients with impairments resulting from spinal cord injury, stroke, brain injury, amputation, complex orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, and medically complex diagnoses.
• Develop individualized, interdisciplinary rehabilitation plans using evidence-based methods and best clinical practices.
• Recommend appropriate therapies, durable medical equipment, bracing/orthotics, and rehabilitation levels of care (e.g., acute inpatient rehab, SNF, home therapies).
• Provide timely documentation, follow-up assessments, and clear recommendations to referring services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, discharge planning, and coordination with case management and therapy teams.
• Provide specialty PM&R expertise to support clinical programs such as neurorehabilitation, spinal cord injury, cancer rehab, medically complex diagnosis, and musculoskeletal medicine.

Academic and Teaching Responsibilities

• Participate in the education and supervision of residents, fellows, and medical students from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
• Contribute to case discussions, clinical teaching, quality improvement initiatives, and academic activities within the department.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in PM&R.
• Eligibility for Florida medical licensure.
• Additional fellowship training (e.g., Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, Cancer rehabilitation) is welcomed but not required.

Work Environment

• Primary practice located at Jackson Memorial Hospital with additional responsibilities at University of Miami Hospital and affiliated UHealth outpatient settings.
• Integrated academic and clinical environment with access to advanced therapies, specialized rehabilitation teams, and robust training programs.
• Opportunity for career growth within a rapidly expanding PM&R department and health system.

About University of Miami Health System

The University of Miami Health System (UHealth) is South Florida’s only university-based academic medical system, uniting world-class patient care, groundbreaking research, and medical education through the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. With more than 1,800 physicians across 100+ specialties, UHealth is home to nationally ranked programs including Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, offering physicians the opportunity to practice at the forefront of medicine.

UHealth continues to expand its clinical and academic footprint with nearly 40 outpatient locations and new facilities such as UHealth SoLé Mia. Physicians at UHealth benefit from a collaborative academic environment, access to leading-edge technology and AI-driven innovation, and the ability to advance clinical excellence, research, and education while serving one of the most diverse and dynamic patient populations in the country.